Spring Garden Makeover
This post was sponsored by Gardena; however, all views and opinions are my own. Come spring time each year, my garden can always stand a refresh. Last year’s mulch has …
How to Save Okra Seeds
Trying to grow a more self-sufficient garden? Learning how to save your own seeds is one of the easiest ways to have a more sustainable garden. It’s also a great …
The Best Gardening Tools
While most of vegetable and flower gardening can be done with a good pair of gloves and some sweat equity, gardeners do need a few good tools in the shed. …
How to Grow Sunflowers
Sunflowers, with their large bright head and tall stems, are an iconic summer flower. And while you might not want to grow a yard full of sunflowers, growing some in …
Lemon Balm Muscadine Shrub
Did you stumble upon this post hoping for some advice on growing grapes into a shrub shape? No luck! A shrub is actually an old-timey drink also known as “drinking …
How to Grow Parsley
Growing parsley in the home garden provides your kitchen with a delicious herb, but it can also draw in garden helpers. Some varieties of parsley are a favorite food source …
The Best Heirloom Tomato Varieties
Heirloom tomato varieties are those that have been passed down through generations. From gardeners hundreds of years ago, heirloom tomato seeds retain old-timey qualities that make them some of the …
How to Grow Cilantro from Plants or Seeds
Cilantro is an easy to grow herb that will give every gardener two different flavors from one plant. The cilantro plant produces flavorful leaves that can be used fresh or …
How to Plant and Grow Onions
Onions are easy to grow in the home garden and make a perfect flavor enhancer for both raw and cooked recipes. The green tops are edible and the bulbs store …
How to Grow Beautiful Zinnias
Zinnias are a classic annual flower that is as popular today as it was in your grandmother’s day. The tall stately stems bear large colorful flowers that attract hummingbirds and …